Choosing a New Car

选择新车

A person is at a car dealership or talking with a friend/family member about buying a new car. They discuss different models, features, budget, fuel efficiency, and test drive experiences.

一个人在汽车经销商处或与朋友/家人讨论购买新车。他们讨论不同的车型、功能、预算、燃油效率和试驾体验。

对话

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Sarah (Female)

So, you're finally going to replace your old car? That's exciting!

所以，你终于要换掉你的旧车了？真让人兴奋！

John (Male)

Yeah, it's about time. I'm actually at a dealership now, just looking around. It's a bit overwhelming with all the choices.

是啊，是时候了。我正在一家经销商那里看看。这么多选择有点让人不知所措。

Sarah (Female)

I can imagine! Do you have a list of priorities? Like, are you leaning towards an SUV, a sedan, or something else?

我能想象！你有没有一个优先事项清单？比如，你倾向于SUV、轿车还是别的什么？

John (Male)

Definitely leaning towards an SUV this time. I need more space, and I'd like something with good ground clearance. Fuel efficiency is also a big one for me.

这次我肯定倾向于SUV。我需要更大的空间，而且我想要离地间隙高的车。燃油效率对我来说也很重要。

Sarah (Female)

That makes sense. Have you thought about budget? And any specific features you can't live without, like a good infotainment system or advanced safety features?

这很合理。你考虑过预算吗？还有没有什么你离不开的特定功能，比如好的信息娱乐系统或先进的安全功能？

John (Male)

Budget is probably around 30k to 35k. As for features, definitely need Apple CarPlay. And yeah, safety features are a must – blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, all that stuff.

预算大概在3万到3万5千。至于功能，肯定需要Apple CarPlay。而且，安全功能是必须的——盲点监测、车道辅助之类的。

Sarah (Female)

Okay, that narrows it down a bit. Have you test-driven anything yet? Sometimes just getting behind the wheel helps you decide.

好的，这样就范围缩小了一点。你试驾过什么了吗？有时只是坐到方向盘后面就能帮你做出决定。

John (Male)

Not yet, but I'm planning to this afternoon. There's a new Honda CR-V and a Toyota RAV4 that both look promising. I'll let you know how it goes!

还没有，但我打算今天下午去。有一辆新的本田CR-V和一辆丰田RAV4看起来都不错。我会告诉你进展如何！

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

dealership

A place where cars are sold, like a store for buying new or used vehicles. Use it when talking about shopping for a car: 'I'm going to the dealership today.'

一个销售汽车的地方，就像一家购买新车或二手车的商店。在谈论购车时使用：'我今天要去经销商那里。'

overwhelming

When something feels too much or confusing because there are so many options. In car shopping: 'The choices at the store are overwhelming.'

当某事因为选项太多而感觉过多或令人困惑时。在购车时：'商店的选择令人不知所措。'

priorities

The most important things you focus on first. In this context: 'My priorities for a new car are space and safety.'

您首先关注的最重要的事情。在此上下文中：'我对新车的优先事项是空间和安全。'

SUV

Stands for Sport Utility Vehicle, a type of car that's bigger and good for families or off-road. Compare to 'sedan' which is smaller.

代表 Sport Utility Vehicle，一种更大的汽车类型，适合家庭或越野。与 'sedan' 相比，后者更小。

ground clearance

The height of a car's bottom from the road, important for rough roads. Use it like: 'I want good ground clearance for driving in the city.'

汽车底部距离道路的高度，对于崎岖道路很重要。使用示例：'我想要良好的离地间隙来在城市驾驶。'

fuel efficiency

How well a car uses gas or electricity, meaning it doesn't waste fuel. It's key for saving money: 'High fuel efficiency is important to me.'

汽车使用汽油或电能的效率，即不浪费燃料。这对节省金钱至关重要：'高燃油效率对我很重要。'

budget

The amount of money you plan to spend. In buying: 'My budget for the car is 30,000 dollars.'

您计划花费的金额。在购买时：『我的汽车预算是30,000美元。』

test drive

Driving a car before buying it to see if you like it. Verb form: 'test-driven'. Say: 'I need to test drive it first.'

在购买前开车试驾，看看是否喜欢。动词形式：'试驾过'。说：'我需要先试驾一下。'

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

So, you're finally going to replace your old car? That's exciting!

This is a casual way to start a conversation about change. 'Finally' shows it's been waited for a long time. Use it to express excitement about someone's decision, like buying something new. Grammar: Present continuous for future plans.

这是开始关于变化的对话的一种随意方式。'Finally' 表示它已经被等待了很长时间。用它来表达对某人决定的兴奋，比如买新东西。语法：现在进行时用于未来计划。

It's a bit overwhelming with all the choices.

Expresses feeling confused by too many options. Useful in shopping situations. 'A bit' softens the intensity. Practice: Use when describing decisions with many alternatives.

表达面对太多选项感到困惑的感觉。在购物场合很有用。「有点」软化了强度。练习：在描述有许多备选方案的决定时使用。

Do you have a list of priorities? Like, are you leaning towards an SUV, a sedan, or something else?

Asks about important preferences and gives examples. 'Leaning towards' means preferring slightly. Great for discussions; the 'like' introduces examples naturally. Grammar: Questions with 'or' for choices.

询问重要偏好并给出示例。「Leaning towards」意为略微偏好。适合讨论；「like」自然引入示例。语法：使用「or」表示选择的疑问句。

Definitely leaning towards an SUV this time. I need more space, and I'd like something with good ground clearance.

States a preference clearly. 'I'd like' is polite for wants. Useful for explaining reasons in buying talks. Connects ideas with 'and'.

明确表达偏好。'I'd like' 是对'想要'的礼貌表达。在购买讨论中解释原因很有用。用'and'连接想法。

Have you thought about budget? And any specific features you can't live without?

Inquires about money and must-have items. 'Can't live without' means essential. Perfect for advice-giving. Grammar: Wh-questions and 'any' for unspecified things.

询问金钱和必备物品。'Can't live without' 意思是必需的。非常适合给出建议。语法：Wh-questions 和用于不特定事物的 'any'。

Budget is probably around 30k to 35k.

Gives a price range casually; 'k' means thousand. Informal way to discuss money limits. Use in negotiations or planning purchases.

随意给出价格范围；'k'表示千。不正式的讨论资金限制的方式。用于谈判或规划购买。

Have you test-driven anything yet? Sometimes just getting behind the wheel helps you decide.

Suggests trying something to make a choice. 'Behind the wheel' idiom means driving. Useful for encouraging action in decisions. 'Yet' with present perfect for unfinished actions.

建议尝试一些东西来做出选择。'Behind the wheel' 习语意思是开车。在决策中鼓励行动很有用。'Yet' 与现在完成时用于未完成的动作。

I'll let you know how it goes!

Promises to update later. Common ending for conversations about plans. 'How it goes' means the result or experience. Use to keep communication open.

承诺稍后更新。关于计划的对话常见结尾。'结果如何'意为结果或经历。用于保持沟通开放。